Lang
5/7/26
The chief executive officer of the Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System, or IPERS, has resigned amid allegations of misconduct.
Governor Kim Reynolds announced on Thursday she had accepted the resignation of Greg Samorajski. His resignation was received last Friday, and is effective immediately. Samorajski was placed on administrative leave on March 31st amid a misconduct investigation.
Reynolds has directed the Department of Administrative Services to immediately initiate a nationwide search for a new IPERS chief executive. The IPERS Investment Board will be involved with the recruitment and hiring process.
Elizabeth Hennessey, general counsel at IPERS, who the governor appointed acting CEO when Samorajski was placed on leave, will continue to serve in that capacity until a new leader is named.